[Children’s Day Hand-Play Songs] A Collection of Nursery Rhymes & Traditional Children’s Songs for Parents and Kids to Enjoy Together
May 5th is Tango no Sekku—Children’s Day, a holiday celebrating children’s healthy growth! Many families decorate with carp streamers and samurai dolls and enjoy a festive meal.
In this article, we’ve gathered some recommended hand-play songs perfect for Children’s Day.
How about trying them with your family after the celebration? These are all ideal for kids in nursery school and kindergarten, so have fun adding Children’s Day–themed twists as you play!
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[Hand Play Songs for Children's Day] A Collection of Nursery Rhymes & Traditional Children's Songs to Enjoy with Parent and Child (71–80)
Tanuki of Fist Mountain
“Gonkotsuyama no Tanuki-san” is a traditional children’s song loved by people of all ages.
It’s themed around everyday experiences everyone can relate to, like being held or falling asleep.
Learn the cute choreography—such as drinking motions and sleepy gestures—and have fun playing along.
You can also add your own twist at the end of the chorus, like striking a pose or playing rock-paper-scissors.
With phrases that evoke a parent–child relationship and a cheerful melody, it’s a song that resonates with joy.
Give it a try as a hand-play song to liven up Children’s Day!
Zuizui Zukkorobashi
This is a hand-play song themed on Zui Zui Zukkorobashi, known as a traditional children’s song.
Make fists with both hands and hold them out in front, leaving a hole.
Everyone forms a circle, and a leader moves their finger while singing.
When the song ends, the person whose hand the finger is touching becomes the next leader.
Once you get used to it, try speeding up the tempo—it’s recommended.
It’s a hand-play game where the excitement comes from not knowing where the song will end.
Try playing with different lyric versions, such as the “tea jar” one.
In conclusion
We introduced a hand-play song related to the Boys’ Festival (Tango no Sekku). How about spending Children’s Day filled with smiles as the whole family enjoys the hand-play song together? The time you spend interacting while feeling your child’s growth will surely be etched in your hearts as a wonderful memory.